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Schedule for May 24 (subject to change)
- 10am – Vendors & Snack Bar/Concessions open
- 11am – A MINECRAFT MOVIE (2025) $10/$9 Giant screen and sound.In the 333-seat Eppes Auditorium
- 11am – KING OF THE ROCKET MEN (1949) $5 – 2 hours of the first chapters of the series. In the King Screening Room.
- 12pm – Music with Eve Pierce in The Lounge
- 12:30pm – Parade of Comic Con Characters
- 1pm – Cosplay Costume Awards
- 2pm – BATMAN (1989) $10/$9 – 4K restoration with new Dolby® surround sound. In the 333-seat Eppes Auditorium
- 2pm – THE SHADOW (1940) $5 – 2 hours of the first chapters of the series. In the King Screening Room.
- 6:30pm – A MINECRAFT MOVIE (2025) $10/$9 – Giant screen and sound. In the 333-seat Eppes Auditorium
- 6:30pm – FLASH GORDON CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE (1940) $5 – 2 hours of the first chapters of the series. In the King Screening Room.
- MORE TO COME…
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Park Theatre Hosts Second Annual Monadnock Comic Con on May 24
Monadnock Comic Con returns with a restored Batman plus classic movie serial including FLASH GORDON.
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (May 13, 2025) The Park Theatre will host its Second Annual Monadnock Comic Con on Saturday, September 24, 2025, transforming 19 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire into a vibrant celebration of pop culture from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
This full-day event, co-sponsored by Team Jaffrey and Escape Hatch Comic Books, offers an exciting lineup of cinematic screenings, including a stunning 4K restored edition of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, starring Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight and Jack Nicholson as the Joker. It was a groundbreaking superhero film that redefined the genre with its dark tone and iconic production design.
Attendees can also enjoy A Minecraft Movie, the world’s number one box office hit that debuted last month, bringing the beloved game to life. Additionally, the event features rare screenings of three classic 1930s and 1940s serials—Flash Gordon, The Shadow, and King of the Rocket Men—offering a sampling of action-packed chapters of vintage sci-fi and adventure. Admission to each of the movies on the giant screen is $10/$9, admission to the serials is $5 each, while all other activities are free. Tickets are available at theparktheatre.org or by calling (603) 532-8888.
The Monadnock Comic Con promises a dynamic experience with vendors selling comics, collectibles, movie posters, and memorabilia, alongside food stalls, live music, and characters in costume roaming the venue. Fans can grab free comic books, participate in cosplay contests, and immerse themselves in a nostalgic celebration of comic book and film history.
Critics have praised Batman (1989) for its cultural impact, with Variety noting, “Jack Nicholson stole every scene,” and Roger Ebert calling it “a triumph of design.” Minecraft: The Movie has been lauded as “a vibrant, family-friendly adventure” by The Hollywood Reporter. The classic serials, including Flash Gordon, were hailed by records as staples of early comic book fan conventions, inspiring generations of sci-fi enthusiasts. Join us for a day of cinematic treasures, community, and fun at Monadnock Comic Con, where there’s something for every fan.
The Park Theatre performing arts center is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire, just 90 minutes from Boston & 60 minutes from Worcester, MA.
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Photos and other digital assets for Monadnock Comic Con can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Slhp-SOOo-MNhwSCbhG-ZdCF3NpsckkI?usp=sharing
About The Park Theatre
The Park Theatre first opened in Jaffrey in 1922 and was the center of community life as a cinema, vaudeville house, and concert venue for 54 years until it closed in 1976. The theatre was purchased by the newly formed Park Theatre nonprofit in 2006. It has been rebuilt as a state-of-the-art film and performing arts center, featuring two auditoriums seating 433. It presents movies, live theater (including children’s productions), concerts, and lectures. It offers a place for business and community gatherings for the Monadnock Region and its 100,000 residents, school districts and dynamic artistic community. The new theatre complex began construction in January 2019 and was completed in 2020. It opened to the public on August 5, 2021. Since its opening, the theatre has been awarded numerous recognitions for best live concert venue as well as cinema experience.
The Park Theatre is a nonprofit organization. Their IRS EIN is 20-3053280.
The Park Theatre
For Media Inquiries, contact:
Steve Jackson
19 Main Street, P.O. Box 278, Jaffrey, NH 03452
603-532-9300 office
603-562-1010 cell